Combines two disciplines together, regional and ecological economics. This book presents a way to understand ecological economic concerns from a regional perspective, and provides a mathematical tool to measure their interrelationships

"Society today faces a difficult contradiction: we know exactly how the physical limits of our planet are being reached and exactly why we cannot go on as we have before--and yet, collectively, we seem unable to reach crucial decisions for our future in a timely way. This book argues that our...

This book applies the ‘ecosystem services’ framework to coastal environments, showing how it could facilitate an adaptive management strategy. The contributors describe a decision support system (DSS) based on the 3 Ps - pluralism, pragmatism and precaution - that leads to a more flexible,...

pt. 1. Understanding the intricate interplays between biodiversity and economic systems -- pt. 2. Enhancing biodiversity conservation outside formally protected areas -- pt. 3. Involving the private sector in biodiversity conservation -- pt. 4. Transforming biodiversity governance at national...

1. Can prosperity be disentangled from growth? / Dominique Meda -- 2. A high-stakes shift : turning the tide from GDP to new prosperity indicators / Isabelle Cassiers and Geraldine Thiry -- 3. Towards a transcultural definition of prosperity : insights from the capability approach / Stephane...